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STARLINK-1564 (46058)
COSPAR: 2020-055AH | Alt Name: Starlink 1564
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2020
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46058
International Designator
2020-055AH
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:28:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
292.87°
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Argument of Perigee
95.02°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-1564
Alternative Name
Starlink 1564
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 46058U 20055AH 26185.26983127 .00003649 00000-0 13531-3 0 9993
2 46058 53.1627 292.8667 0001132 95.0247 265.0883 15.30189552326915
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-1564, also known as Starlink 1564, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on August 7, 2020, from the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. The satellite weighs 260 kilograms at launch, with a dry mass of 248 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion is provided by Krypton ion thrusters.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
248
Launch Mass
260
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink V1.0-L9-37
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes)
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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